A study in concentration
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342516)
Rockingham, Australia
March 23, 2018 6:20pm CST
I thought I’d share this photo before we leave for our short break. We have two sons and they both learnt violin by the Suzuki method from when they were about three years old. We were living in Esperance on the coast and were lucky enough to have a teacher there.
However we then moved to Ravensthorpe and the two-hour car trip every week became too difficult so we stopped the lessons. The photo is of our younger son who is now a professional jazz bass player. He lives in Ireland. We have kept his tiny 1/8th size violin as it is just so cute. I love the concentration on his face. Have your children carried on to have a career connected to something they did in childhood?
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No doubt they are well qualified now as contrary young people.
@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
24 Mar 18
I have no children sadly - great that yours have gone on to great talent
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
24 Mar 18
One of our sons was a wrestler in high school he worked for about 10 years as a wrestling coach so I guess that qualifies. None of my children is musical even though I was and I encouraged them to try an instrument. They take after their father and liked sports.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@JudyEv He was a wrestler and then became a coach now he has retired from sports but he is 46.
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@Freelanzer (10743)
• Canada
24 Mar 18
He was so cute. One of my sons was in a school band but soon as he was out of school that was the end of it. But he was also into art and is now a professional animator
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@moffittjc (121798)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Mar 18
My children are both still teenagers, so they are still trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives. But I hope they follow their passions and dreams in no matter what they decide to do in life!
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@moffittjc (121798)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Mar 18
@JudyEv Unfortunately, there are millions of people around the world who are stuck in jobs that they hate, but still go to every day because they desperately need the money. This world would probably be a much better place if each and every person could follow their dreams and passions and work in a job they love!
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@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 18
@moffittjc I'm sure it would be. Didn't someone once say 'most people live lives of quiet desperation'?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Mar 18
He is really focused. Glad he continued his music career.
My children loved math and they are in fields where math is important.
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@Letranknight2015 (52148)
• Philippines
25 Mar 18
I don't think there's some one in my nephew's or niece's would have passion or talent for musical instrument.
Your Son sure has a talent.
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@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 18
@pgntwo A 'D' here was a pass; and 'F' was a fail. Our eldest saw no reasons to 'As, Bs or Cs' when a D would suffice. It wasn't until he'd left school and eventually took himself back to TAFE (technical college) that he applied himself and got the highest marks in the state for his subject. So I guess sometimes you have to butt out and let them find out the hard way.
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(mom is always bias, right?)
@Shavkat (140157)
• Philippines
24 Mar 18
I never had a talent for playing musical instruments. But, we are planning to let our little girl learn to play ukelele and singing lessons. She seems to like it and hoping that it could be her talents in the future. Your son looks great in that picture.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
28 Mar 18
What a beautiful photo!,, You can tell how much he is really concentrating..
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
29 Mar 18
@JudyEv OMG!! How cuuuute!! .. thanks for sharing! .. that made my rather gloomy day bright ..
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@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Mar 18
@epiffanie I hope it is only the weather that is gloomy and not your mood.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
24 Mar 18
My daughter is a librarian. When she got that job we all commented it was like setting a child in a candy store. She has a passion for reading and books.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
27 Mar 18
He is adorable there and actually looks a little like his mother-really! So neat that he grew up and is now capitalizing on the musical training you invested in!
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@AliCanary (3247)
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24 Mar 18
I have studied violin, guitar, and piano, but I lacked the discipline to stick with any of those things. I'll just have to stick with the kazoo, I guess!
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@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Apr 18
@AliCanary I found that too. Couldn't stand the sensation.
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@AliCanary (3247)
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30 Mar 18
@JudyEv - I'm not sure I currently own a kazoo, but it's kinda like riding a bicycle ;) I tried paper and comb but it tickles my lips!
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